Bioethics Education International (BEI) advances policy and intercultural bioethics debates from the beginning to the end of life.
Who We Are
BEI is a 501c3 tax exempt not-for-profit international organization incorporated in the State of New York, located in Manhattan.
Who will benefit from BEI’s programs and activities?
The organization benefits students, professionals and policy makers from various fields, such as healthcare, the humanities, and the law, as well as policy makers and the public at large. It aims to provide stakeholders with resources to understand and find solutions to issues in global health, health care, new medical technologies, and the life sciences.
How will BEI achieve its educational and outreach purposes?
Through an online bioethics hub, BEI is offering engaging and interactive e-learning courses, webinars, and training sessions. The hub will offer timely topics in bioethics in creative ways, incorporating an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to confronting ethical issues in medicine, bioscience, medical technology, life sciences, and the environment. BEI provides public access to international bioethics education, facilitates collaborative learning, networking and community debates across the life course around the globe.
News and Articles
Technology, Policy, and Governance
A recent update from the Technoprogressive Initiative, led by bioethicist James J. Hughes and his colleagues, look at how technology and policy continue to intersect. It centers on the role of governance in guiding innovation [...]
U.S. Global Aid and Maternal Health Outcomes
Recent research shows a link between shifts in U.S. global aid funding and maternal mortality in aid-dependent countries. These patterns have varied across both Republican and Democratic administrations. Access to reproductive health services remains critical [...]
Euthanasia and Decision-Making: A Case from Spain
A recent case in Spain followed a 25-year-old woman whose request for euthanasia led to a prolonged legal process. Courts ultimately upheld her right under Spain’s euthanasia law after challenges from family members and extended [...]
A Closer Look at Dr. Frederick L. Licciardi
We are pleased to spotlight a valued board member of our Bioethics Education organization, Dr. Frederick L. Licciardi, MD, a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and [...]